Accolades and Awards
Nick is personally responsible for ensuring that every aspect of the farm is under his watchful eye and is passionate about the olive oils he produces on the estate; storing the olive oils under optimal conditions and only bottling this special product on order, ensuring quality from tree to table with every liter shared.
Current, independent chemical analysis is available for each year of harvest, should it be required. RIO LARGO is an accredited member of the SA Olive Association and voluntarily submits all oils to the SA Olive Association for submission to their Certificate of Compliance Scheme.
2022/2023 Harvest Awards:
- GOLD – New York International Olive Oil Competition 2022
- GOLD – Olive Oil Japan 2022
- GOLD – Amsterdam Competition 2022
- GOLD – Aurora International Taste Challenge 2022
- GOLD – SA Olive Awards 2022
- ABSA TOP TEN – South Africa 2022
- 98/100 – Flos Olei Italy 2023
- BEST MEDIUM BLEND – Flos Olei Italy 2023
- BEST PACKAGING – Dubai Olive Oil Competition 2022